UNSPSC 40172304: Ductile iron pipe bushing

Pipe bushing made of ductile iron

UNSPSC 40172304 Ductile iron pipe bushing is a Commodity code that covers pipe fittings and connection components used in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. State and local governments procure these components as part of larger water main replacement, sewer rehabilitation, and pipeline infrastructure programs. Recent opportunities show that ductile iron bushings are specified alongside other pipe materials—PVC, HDPE, and cast iron pipe—in sewer mainline repair and water main replacement work. Issuing bodies include county sanitation districts, municipal water utilities, and county water and wastewater departments. The code sees activity from counties, cities, and special-purpose sanitation districts that manage potable water and sewer systems.

Recent activity is concentrated in California and Florida. Santa Clara County Sanitation District No. 2-3 posted an ITB on August 26, 2026 for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, due September 17, 2026, which encompasses sewer mainline repairs and replacements across multiple pipe sizes and materials in the unincorporated eastern foothills, with service connection fittings (wyes) specified for removal and replacement. The City of Sarasota posted a materials-only ITB on June 29, 2026 for water main replacement pipe, fittings, and appurtenances conforming to the City's Potable Water Approved Material List, with delivery required within ninety calendar days. Broward County posted an RFP on June 17, 2026 for welding and fabrication services supporting water treatment plants and wastewater facilities, due July 1, 2026, with SBE and CBE procurement preferences; while that opportunity focuses on service delivery, the infrastructure it supports relies on pipe components and fittings. Santa Clara County also solicited bids on April 29, 2026 for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project due May 21, 2026, which falls outside the nominal scope of this pipe-fitting code and shows limited relevance to ductile iron bushings.